🎨 Color Palette Help Guide

📋 Overview

The Color Palette tool provides a comprehensive collection of 150+ named colors with instant access to their HEX, RGB, and HSL color codes. Perfect for web designers, graphic designers, developers, and anyone working with colors.

🎯 How to Use

Step 1: Browse Colors

Scroll through the color palette grid to see all available colors. Each color box displays the color visually.

Step 2: Search for Colors (Optional)

Use the search box to filter colors by name:

• Type "red" to see all red shades
• Type "blue" to see all blue shades
• Type "dark" to see all dark colors
• Type "light" to see all light colors

Step 3: Select a Color

Click on any color box to select it. The color information panel will appear showing:

• Color Preview: Large preview of the selected color
• Color Name: The official name of the color
• HEX Code: Hexadecimal color code (e.g., #FF0000)
• RGB Code: Red, Green, Blue values (e.g., rgb(255, 0, 0))
• HSL Code: Hue, Saturation, Lightness values (e.g., hsl(0, 100%, 50%))

Step 4: Copy Color Codes

Click the "📋 Copy" button next to any color code to copy it to your clipboard. Use the copied code in your design software, CSS, or any application.

🎨 Color Format Explained

HEX (Hexadecimal)

Format: #RRGGBB

Example: #FF0000 (Red)

Use Case: Most common format for web design and CSS. Each pair of characters represents Red, Green, and Blue values in hexadecimal (00-FF).

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)

Format: rgb(R, G, B)

Example: rgb(255, 0, 0) (Red)

Use Case: Common in CSS and design software. Values range from 0 to 255 for each color channel.

HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness)

Format: hsl(H, S%, L%)

Example: hsl(0, 100%, 50%) (Red)

Use Case: Intuitive for color adjustments. Hue (0-360°), Saturation (0-100%), Lightness (0-100%).

🌈 Color Categories

Reds (15 colors)

Indian Red, Light Coral, Salmon, Dark Salmon, Light Salmon, Crimson, Red, Fire Brick, Dark Red, and more.

Pinks (6 colors)

Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Deep Pink, Medium Violet Red, Pale Violet Red.

Oranges (5 colors)

Coral, Tomato, Orange Red, Dark Orange, Orange.

Yellows (11 colors)

Gold, Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon Chiffon, Papaya Whip, Moccasin, Peach Puff, Khaki, and more.

Purples (18 colors)

Lavender, Thistle, Plum, Violet, Orchid, Fuchsia, Magenta, Purple, Indigo, and more.

Greens (23 colors)

Green Yellow, Chartreuse, Lime, Lime Green, Forest Green, Green, Dark Green, Teal, and more.

Blues/Cyans (24 colors)

Aqua, Cyan, Turquoise, Sky Blue, Dodger Blue, Royal Blue, Blue, Navy, Midnight Blue, and more.

Browns (17 colors)

Cornsilk, Wheat, Tan, Sandy Brown, Chocolate, Sienna, Brown, Maroon, and more.

Whites (17 colors)

White, Snow, Ivory, Beige, Linen, Seashell, and more.

Grays/Blacks (10 colors)

Gainsboro, Light Gray, Silver, Gray, Dim Gray, Slate Gray, Black, and more.

💡 Common Use Cases

1. Web Design

• Choose colors for website backgrounds, buttons, and text
• Copy HEX codes directly into CSS stylesheets
• Find complementary colors for design schemes
• Reference standard web color names

2. Graphic Design

• Select colors for logos, banners, and graphics
• Use RGB codes in design software (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Create color palettes for branding
• Match colors across different projects

3. Development

• Quick reference for CSS color values
• Copy color codes for HTML/CSS/JavaScript
• Test color combinations for UI elements
• Use named colors in code for readability

4. Digital Art

• Find exact color values for digital painting
• Reference standard color names
• Create consistent color schemes
• Convert between color formats

5. Print Design

• Reference RGB values for digital-to-print conversion
• Select colors for marketing materials
• Maintain color consistency across media
• Use standard color names for communication

💡 Pro Tips

Tip 1: Use Search for Quick Access

Instead of scrolling through all colors, use the search function to quickly find color families. Search for "dark", "light", "medium" to filter by shade.

Tip 2: Hover for Color Names

Hover over any color box to see its name in a tooltip. This helps you identify colors before clicking.

Tip 3: Copy Multiple Formats

After selecting a color, you can copy HEX, RGB, or HSL formats depending on your needs. Use HEX for web, RGB for design software, and HSL for color adjustments.

Tip 4: Bookmark Favorite Colors

Keep a note of your favorite color codes for quick reference in future projects.

Tip 5: Test Accessibility

When choosing colors for text and backgrounds, ensure sufficient contrast for readability. Light colors work best on dark backgrounds and vice versa.

📝 Practical Examples

Example 1: Website Button Color

Example 2: Logo Design

Example 3: Color Scheme Creation

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many colors are in the palette?

A: The palette includes 150+ named colors covering all major color families including reds, blues, greens, yellows, purples, browns, grays, and more.

Q: Can I use these colors in commercial projects?

A: Yes! These are standard web colors that are free to use in any project, commercial or personal.

Q: What's the difference between HEX and RGB?

A: HEX uses hexadecimal notation (#RRGGBB) while RGB uses decimal values (0-255). They represent the same colors, just in different formats. HEX is more common in web design, while RGB is common in design software.

Q: Why use HSL instead of RGB?

A: HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) is more intuitive for making color adjustments. You can easily make a color lighter/darker or more/less saturated without changing the hue.

Q: Can I search for partial color names?

A: Yes! The search function works with partial matches. Search "dark" to find all dark colors, "light" for light colors, etc.

Q: Are these colors web-safe?

A: Yes, all colors are standard CSS/HTML named colors that work across all modern browsers and devices.

Q: How do I copy a color code?

A: Click on any color to select it, then click the "📋 Copy" button next to the format you want (HEX, RGB, or HSL). The code will be copied to your clipboard.

⚙️ Technical Details

Color Format Specifications

HEX Format:

• Structure: # + 6 hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F)
• Range: #000000 (black) to #FFFFFF (white)
• Example: #FF5733 = Red: FF, Green: 57, Blue: 33

RGB Format:

• Structure: rgb(R, G, B)
• Range: Each value from 0 to 255
• Example: rgb(255, 87, 51) = Red: 255, Green: 87, Blue: 51

HSL Format:

• Structure: hsl(H, S%, L%)
• Hue: 0-360 degrees (color wheel position)
• Saturation: 0-100% (color intensity)
• Lightness: 0-100% (brightness)
• Example: hsl(9, 100%, 60%)

🌐 Browser Support

The Color Palette tool works on all modern browsers:

• ✅ Chrome (all versions)
• ✅ Firefox (all versions)
• ✅ Safari (all versions)
• ✅ Edge (all versions)
• ✅ Opera (all versions)
• ✅ Mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile, etc.)

Features:

• ✅ Responsive design - works on all screen sizes
• ✅ Touch-friendly - optimized for mobile devices
• ✅ Clipboard API - one-click copy functionality
• ✅ Fast search - instant color filtering